Slippery Elm Bark Extract
Introduction
Commercial production involves careful harvesting of the inner bark (ensuring sustainable forestry practices), followed by drying, milling, and aqueous extraction to concentrate the mucilage and other bioactive compounds. The extract is then spray-dried into a fine powder, standardized for mucilage content to ensure consistent quality.
Physically, Slippery Elm Bark Extract is a light brown to beige fine powder with a mild, slightly sweet herbal aroma. It is highly hydrophilic, forming a viscous colloidal solution in water. The product is stable under cool, dry storage conditions and is widely used in nutraceuticals, functional foods, herbal remedies, and throat-soothing formulations.
Slippery Elm Bark Extract is obtained from the inner bark of the Ulmus rubra tree, native to North America. The inner bark is rich in mucilage polysaccharides, which form a soothing, gel-like texture when mixed with water. Traditionally used by Native Americans for centuries, slippery elm bark has been valued for its demulcent and protective properties, particularly for the throat, stomach, and intestinal lining.
Typical Specifications
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Item |
Specification |
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Mucilage Content |
≥20% |
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Appearance |
Light brown to beige fine powder |
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Botanical Source |
Ulmus rubra (inner bark) |
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Identification |
TLC/UV spectrum consistent with reference |
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Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
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Residue on Ignition |
≤5.0% |
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Heavy Metals |
≤10 ppm |
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Microbiology |
TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g; Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g; E. coli/Salmonella:Negative |
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Solubility |
Forms viscous colloid in water |
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Packaging |
25 kg fiber drum with inner PE liner |
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Storage |
Store in a cool, dry place; protect from moisture |
Benefits
✓ Soothing demulcent effect for the throat, stomach, and intestines
✓ Supports digestive comfort and mucosal protection
✓ Natural, plant-derived ingredient suitable for herbal and clean-label products
Application
Nutraceuticals: Capsules, tablets, lozenges, and powder blends for digestive and throat health
Functional Foods & Beverages: Herbal teas, throat-coating drinks, nutrition powders
Herbal Remedies: Traditional and natural health formulas for soothing mucosal tissues
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